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Chelsea Rumors Central: Pedro wants to go back to Barcelona; Blues offer Cesc Fabregas to Real Madrid

Chelsea forward Pedro

(Photo : Getty Images) Incoming Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte, who is leading the Italy national team in the ongoing Euro 2016, is a man on a mission to bring back the English Premier League title to the Stamford Bridge soon.

Incoming Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte, who is leading the Italy national team in the ongoing Euro 2016, is a man on a mission to bring back the English Premier League title to the Stamford Bridge soon.

Speculations abound that the 46-year-old bench tactician is set to be given a £150 million transfer kitty by the Blues' big bosses to spend this summer for acquiring players. However, he is not only going to buy but will also sell a few pieces here and there to form what he believes is his ideal squad.

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Here are some transfer rumors involving players that may exit the Bridge this summer:

Pedro wants to go back to Barcelona: The 28-year-old Spanish winger may have regretted moving to England from Spain last summer as the Catalonia giants have recently won their second consecutive La Liga and Copa de Rey trophies.

While Barça is evidently short up front without Pedro this term, Munir, Sandro Ramírez, and Arda Turan have ably filled-in for any one of the trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar when needed.

With rumors that Munir and Sandro may also exit the Nou Camp this summer, the Blaugrana may really need Pedro back, something which the Spanish winger is reportedly wishing to happen at the moment.

"Hopefully (I can return to Barcelona), I know it's difficult, I spoke with the president when we saw each other at the Cup final and I also spoke with all the people who love me there," said Pedro, via beIN SPORTS. "It's complicated, but I've always said I would like to retire at Barça."

Blues offer Cesc Fabregas to Real Madrid: Chelsea is also said to be offering midfielder Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona's arch-enemy, Real Madrid, as Conte sees him as not part of his future plans.

Sport English noted that 29-year-old Spaniard is rumored to be a "surplus to requirements" at the Bridge next season and has been presented to Los Blancos for a still undisclosed transfer fee.

There report said that Real did not accept the offer at the moment, although things could still change when the summer transfer window opens weeks from now.

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